Four-vehicle pile-up on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway near Palghar; minor injuries, traffic jam

• A four-vehicle accident occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway near Tawa, Palghar, on December 12.
• The collision involved a heavy truck, two other trucks, and a car.
• The accident happened when a heavy vehicle braked suddenly, causing three vehicles to collide with it from behind.
• Drivers sustained minor injuries, but no major casualties were reported.
• The incident led to a significant traffic jam on the highway, which was later cleared by police.

Why It Matters: This highlights the critical need for safe driving and distance on highways.